Financial practices of Alexander Scott Bingham and companies Love Awnings Ltd and Retract UK Ltd
Alexander Scott Bingham, through his company Love Awnings UK Ltd, received a payment of £10,380 for work that has never been started. The company was subsequently closed, leaving the debt unpaid. Shortly thereafter, a new company, Retract UK Ltd, was established and continues to operate in the Ayrshire region. At the time of writing, there has been no repayment of deposits made.
This website documents the timeline of events involving Alexander Scott Bingham and his companies, presenting evidence of what is believed to be highly questionable financial practices when dealing with customers.
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Timeline of Events
July 2024
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Alexander Scott Bingham of Love Awnings was approached to build a glass room extension to client property in Stewarton, East Ayrshire
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Invoice for £20,760 issued
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A 50% deposit was made to Love Awnings UK LTD of £10,380 to begin work. The outstanding amount would be paid on completion of the work.
October 2024
- Client requested that the deposit money be returned, this was refused by Alexander Scott Bingham over the telephone. (10/10)
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Alexander Scott Bingham starts a new company called Retract UK LTD (16/10)
November 2024
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Alexander Scott Bingham closes Love Awnings UK LTD, informing the client that no work will be carried out at client property and £10,380 deposit will not be repaid. (11/11)
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Companies House prevent the closure of Love Awnings UK LTD (13/11)
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Alexander Scott Bingham issues new invoice for a pergola under the company Retract UK Ltd (13/11)
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South Ayrshire Trading Standards visit Scott and confirm Love Awnings UK LTD have been removed from their business address (18/11)
More to follow...
Invoice from Love Awnings UK LTD
10th July 2024
Total amount for proposed works £20,760
Payment to Love Awnings Ltd
19th July 2024
Evidence of deposit payment made of £10,380 - 50% upfront
Confirmation email to close Love Awnings UK LTD
11th November 2024
No follow-up information or letters were volunteered by the company afterward
Retract UK invoice for new works
13th November 2024
2 days after confirming with the client the closure of Love Awnings UK Ltd
Invoice to new customer for £19,944
Companies House approves objection to strike
15th November 2024
Objection to strike Love Awnings approved by Companies House
South Ayrshire confirm Love Awnings UK Ltd have been removed from premises
18th November 2024
Public company information
Love Awnings UK LTD
43 Boundary Road, Ayr, Scotland, KA8 9DJ (No longer operating here due to unpaid rent)
Started: August 2021
Companies House: SC706328
Website: www.awningsscotland.com
Phone number: 07554 132 602
Director: Alexander Scott Bingham
Retract UK LTD
10 Moor Park Place, Prestwick, Scotland, KA9 2NH
Started: October 2024
Companies House: SC826044
Website: www.awningsscotland.com
Phone number: 07554 132 602
Director: Alexander Scott Bingham
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